Tornado History
Clay Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clay, Arkansas. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1964 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $16.0M, with 2 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clay, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Clay, Arkansas with 1 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 29.15 miles in Clay, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Clay, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jan 21, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Clay, Arkansas, January is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1999 with at least $9.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 1999 | F4 | Clay, Arkansas | 16 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| January 21, 1999 | F2 | Clay, Arkansas | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $8.0M |
| September 1, 2012 | EF2 | Clay, Arkansas | 0.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| February 24, 2018 | EF2 | Clay, Arkansas | 29.15 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| March 14, 2025 | EF2 | Clay, Arkansas | 12.47 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| January 24, 1964 | F2 | Clay, Arkansas | 3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | Clay, Arkansas | 12.29 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 14, 2025 | EF2 | Clay, Arkansas | 9.88 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 16, 1990 | F2 | Clay, Arkansas | 15 mi | 77 yd | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| April 30, 2017 | EF1 | Clay, Arkansas | 2.84 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| October 18, 2004 | F1 | Clay, Arkansas | 10 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| January 21, 1999 | F1 | Clay, Arkansas | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.